This is the 3872nd most frequent Chinese word.
zoom
The English word "zoom" does not have a direct Chinese equivalent as a single word. If you mean "to zoom in or out" (e.g., to magnify or reduce something, often on a screen), it can be translated to **"缩放"** (suōfàng), meaning "scale or zoom." If you mean Zoom, the video conferencing platform, it is often referred to as **"Zoom"** (transliterated directly).
Here, 'zoom' means changing the focal length of a lens to magnify or reduce the image visually.
镜头可以缩放以获得更清晰的画面。
The lens can zoom to get a clearer image.
In this case, 'zoom' refers to adjusting the focus or view in a video conference software or device.
我们在视频会议时使用了快速缩放功能。
We used the quick zoom feature during the video conference.
Here, 'zoom' metaphorically describes the rapid movement or acceleration of the car.